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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,130, 89,140.77 and 55,324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,130, 89,140.77 and 55,324.62 is: 83,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,130 : 89,140.77 = 55,324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,130/89,140.77 = 55,324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,130x = 89,140.77 × 55,324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,130x = 4,931,679,226.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931,679,226.76/59,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,404.01

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